How Do I Renew an Item in OwlCat?

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Answer

To renew an item, go to OwlCat.

At this time, you can only renew one item at a time.

Step 1: Log into OwlCat

In the upper right-hand corner, select the MyEBSCO link. It will open up a panel box. Select "Sign in to MyEBSCO" button

MyEBSCO location

You may be prompted to enter your Otis credentials via the Otis login page.

Step 2: Go to "Checkouts" tab

Once you have logged in, expand My Dashboad and select Holds & checkouts. View the Checkouts tab to see all items currently checked out to you.

The number in parentheses let you know how many items are checked out on your account.

Step 3: Select "Renew"

Find the item you want to renew. Select its Renew button.

Renew checkout box

The Renew link should appear on the My Loans page, the detailed item record, and on the search results page.

Step 4: Close the confirmation pop-up

Successful renewals will see this Renewal Confirmation message:

Successful renewal alert

If the renewal was not accepted, you will receive this message instead:

Failed renewal alert

Renewals may be blocked for many reasons, such as renewal limits. item requests, overdue status, and patron blocks. Please contact the Library at 310-665-6930 or library@otis.edu for help.

For both pop-up messages, select the gray X button in the upper right corner to close the pop-up.

  • Last Updated Mar 10, 2025
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  • Answered By Heather Cleary

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